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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Here's a link to the full announcement article: www.freecodecamp.org/news/introdu...

Introducing freeCodeCamp Daily Python and JavaScript Challenges – Solve a New Programming Puzzle Every Day

The freeCodeCamp community is excited to announce that our new Daily Coding Challenges are ready for you to tackle. 🎊 Consistent practice is one of the most effective ways to improve your coding skill...

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Huge news. freeCodeCamp just launched DAILY coding challenges you can solve using Python 🐍 or JavaScript 🟨

Build up your data structures + algorithms skills right in your browser or in the freeCodeCamp iPhone/Android app.📱

30 challenges are already live. Gotta solve 'em all.

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Want me to judge / speak at your hackathon? DM me.

I don't change an appearance fee. Just a give me direct flight and a quiet hotel and I'm good.

Upcoming events I'll be at:
Commit Your Code (Dallas - Sep 25-26)
Berkeley CalHacks (San Francisco - Oct 24-26)

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This comment from an orphan in India made my entire week. I'm so proud of the freeCodeCamp community.

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Jun 17

The full announcement article with more details: www.freecodecamp.org/news/learn-r...

Learn React in your Browser – freeCodeCamp Full Stack Curriculum Mid-2025 Update

Hey campers! The freeCodeCamp community is still very hard at work on the rest of the coursework for our full stack curriculum. It’s only been a few months, but already there are many campers going fu...

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Jun 17

Learn React by building projects right in your browser. freeCodeCamp just shipped a ton of FREE interactive lessons.🏕️

We'll ship the rest of the 1,000-hour Certified Full Stack Developer Curriculum over the coming months. Start the coursework today and the rest'll be live by the time you reach it.🏔️

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · May 28

On this week's podcast I interview a senior dev who was JUST LAID OFF LAST WEEK at Microsoft and he walks us through EVERYTHING.

This dude has nerves of steel and is totally unfazed. He and his wife were prepared for just about anything.

www.freecodecamp.org/news/laid-of...

Laid off but not afraid with X-senior Microsoft Dev MacKevin Fey [Podcast #173]

On this week's episode of the podcast, freeCodeCamp founder Quincy Larson interviews MacKevin Fey. He just got laid off last week from his senior engineering role at Microsoft. We talk about: How Mack...

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · May 22

freeCodeCamp just published our first course on a world language: Spanish for Beginners (CEFR Level A1).

90% of our courses will be on programming, but we're adding some new topics as well. We'll help you level up all kinds of skills.🏕️

(Free 11-hour course)

www.freecodecamp.org/news/learn-a...

Learn A1 Level Spanish

Learning a new language can open doors to new cultures, connections, and opportunities, and Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Whether you're dreaming of traveling to Spa...

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · May 20

I'm meeting with several blind developers right now talking about accessibility. Feel free to join and chat.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkXc...

Interview with Quincy Larson: Empowering the World Through Free Coding Education

YouTube video by Taylor Arndt

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · May 16

Today's podcast is a banger. @codelifecl.bsky.social is an Iraqi dev and live coding streamer.

She shares tips for training models on low-resource languages like Swahili, and data science competitions.

Watch on YouTube or listen in your fav podcast app: preview.freecodecamp.org/how-to-make-...

How to make Developer Friends When You Don't Live in Silicon Valley, with Iraqi Engineer Code;Life [Podcast #172]

preview.freecodecamp.org

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C;L @codelifecl.bsky.social · May 16

I still can't believe this happened!

Thanks to @quincy.bsky.social for inviting me the amazing #freecodecamp podcast! It was such a fun time talking to you!

youtube.com/watch?v=yx1r...

Making Developer Friends Anywhere, with Iraqi Engineer Code;Life [Podcast #172]

YouTube video by freeCodeCamp.org

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · May 15

On this week's freeCodeCamp podcast I interview software engineer and prolific fCC contributor Sam Crombie about life in San Francisco startup purgatory.

He went Dartmouth -> Microsoft -> Y Combinator and shares tips for getting people to care about your apps.

www.freecodecamp.org/news/ditchin...

Ditching a Microsoft Job to Enter Startup Purgatory with Lonewolf Engineer Sam Crombie [Podcast #171]

On this week's episode of the podcast, freeCodeCamp founder Quincy Larson interviews Sam Crombie. He's a software engineer and prolific open source contributor to freeCodeCamp. He abandon his job at M...

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · May 2

I had a blast. Stoked to get this live in a few weeks.

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · May 2

METAL GEAR! My cover of Snake's Theme [MSX 1990] for the musical intro to this week's podcast. I interview @shashi.bsky.social about his journey from art school drop out to developer at Microsoft. Watch on YouTube or listen in your favorite podcast app.

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 29

Take this State of Devs survey so the developer community can better understand what our fellow devs are up to in 2025. This is run by @sachagreif.com who does State of JS and other surveys. (15 min survey): survey.devographics.com/en-US/survey...

State of Devs 2025

Take the State of Devs survey

survey.devographics.com

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 29

"I have never been in a more welcoming, friendly, inclusive place!"

- another happy camper about the freeCodeCamp community subreddit and discord 😊

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 28

Show me your moves!

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 28

I now use the same pick gage, the same strap height setting, and similar fretting technique on both instruments.

Now it feels like the more I play guitar, the better I get at bass. And the more I play bass, the better I get at guitar.

Which is a good feeling. 😊

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 28

If you're actively learning both guitar and bass at the same time, consider using a pick for both.

I played bass finger style for a few years. It was only once I switched to a pick that I got the full synergy between the two instruments (fast precision arps, left hand muting).

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 22

I had a blast interviewing @taeluralexis.bsky.social about her journey from working at McDonalds to software engineer and now security analyst.

1.5 hour watch on YouTube or listen in your favorite podcast app. www.freecodecamp.org/news/from-fa...

From fast food worker to cybersecurity engineer with Tae'lur Alexis [Podcast #169]

On this week's episode of the podcast, I interview Tae'lur Alexis. She's a developer and security analyst. Instead of going to college, Tae'lur spent years working various fast food and retail jobs. T...

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 21

This 1990 NES game Astyanax has epic music. I learned it for this week's freeCodeCamp podcast musical intro.

I interview @taeluralexis.bsky.social about her journey from working at McDonalds to teaching herself programming and working as a security engineer. Full podcast just dropped a min ago.

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 15

My cover of 1990's F-Zero Mute City!🏎️

My first time w/ distortion. 100s of guitar takes but I'm getting there.

This is the opening to this week's freeCodeCamp podcast, where I interview @alysonlaaa who taught herself coding and went from accountant to data engineer at GitHub.

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thanks Jake, that means a lot to me :)

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 4

As always, no quantization or pitch correction. Far from perfect, but better than where I was 6 months ago. It took me more than 150 takes to get all 4 instruments.

The podcast is live on freeCodeCamp's YouTube.

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Quincy Larson @quincy.bsky.social · Apr 4

The 1990 Gameboy Amazing Spiderman theme! 🥁🎸🎹

This is my opening song from this week's freeCodeCamp podcast where I interview a @jason.energy about his journey from dropout to software architect.

Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player.

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